Sony MHC-771 User Manual

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Chapter 5: Sound Adjustment
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To listen through the headphones
Connect the headphones to PHONES jack.
No sound will come from the speakers.
Selecting The Audio
Emphasis
Your stereo system is provided with 15
different preset effects (music menu)
created from different graphic equalizer
and surround effect settings.
With the press of a single button, you can
choose between a variety of effects
according to musical genre or use. The
personal file function (see page 21) lets you
store your own effects.
1Press one of the MENU buttons (or
MUSIC MENU / on the
remote) repeatedly to select MENU.
See the chart “Music menu options” on
the following page. The last effect
chosen from that menu appears in the
display.
2Use the JOG dial (or press MUSIC
MENU / on the remote
repeatedly) to select the preset you
desire.
The preset name appears in the display.
3Press ENTER/NEXT.
To cancel the effect
Press EFFECT ON/OFF (or MUSIC MENU
ON/OFF on the remote) so that “EFFECT
OFF” appears in the display.
Adjusting the Sound
To fully enjoy the sound coming from your
stereo system, make the following audio
adjustments. See the following sections for
additional sound adjustments.
To adjust the volume
Turn VOLUME on the unit or press
VOL (+/–) on the remote.
To reinforce bass
Press DBFB* repeatedly until “DBFB ”
or “DBFB ” appears in the display.
“DBFB ” is more effective than “
DBFB ”.
display off n DBFB n DBFB
* DBFB = Dynamic Bass Feedback
If you use the DBFB System with the
graphic equalizer
If the bass is too strong, the music will
sound distorted. Adjust the bass slowly
while listening to music so that you can
monitor the effect of the adjustment.
To get a powerful sound (GROOVE)
Press GROOVE.
The volume switches to power mode, DBFB
is automatically set to full strength, the
equalizer curve changes and the
“GROOVE” button lights up. Press
GROOVE again to return to the previous
volume.
Notes
•Cancelling GROOVE does not cancel the
DBFB level or equalizer curve.
To cancel the DBFB level, press DBFB
repeatedly until “DBFB ” or
“DBFB ” disappears from the display.
Adjust the equalization to obtain the effect
you desire.
•The sound may be distorted with DBFB or
GROOVE activated when connecting an
optional super woofer (Sony SA-W10, etc.)
to the unit.
In this case, set DBFB off and adjust the
sound of a super woofer.
POWER
n
ON
PHONES GROOVE
DBFB
VOLUME
Chapter 5:
Sound
Adjustment
Adjusting the Sound
Selecting the Audio
Emphasis
Adjusting the Audio
Emphasis
Making a Personal Audio
Emphasis File (personal
file)
n
POWER
n
ON
2
1
3
EFFECT ON/OFF
DISPLAY/DEMO
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Sony MHC-771 Specifications

General

Brand	Sony
Model	MHC-771
Category	Stereo System
Language	English

Summary

Safety Warnings

General Safety Precautions

Essential guidelines to prevent fire, electric shock, and improper installation.

Customer Notices

Specific installation and safety advisories for U.S.A. and Canadian customers.

Welcome Message

Chapter 1: Setting Up

Connecting the Stereo

Steps to connect the main unit, speakers, and antennas.

Inserting the Batteries

Guide for installing batteries into the remote control for operation.

Setting the Clock

Instructions on setting the system's clock for timer functionality.

Chapter 2: the CD Player

Playing CDs (normal play)

How to play up to three discs consecutively in their original order.

Playing Tracks in Random Order (shuffle play)

Instructions for playing tracks in a randomized sequence.

Playing Tracks in the Desired Order (program play)

Guide to programming a custom playback order for tracks.

Playing Tracks Repeatedly (repeat play)

How to set the player to repeat single tracks, discs, or all tracks.

Grouping Tracks (music clip)

Function to store tracks into groups for quick access.

Repeating a Specified Portion (loop play)

Method to repeat a specific segment of a track.

Chapter 3: the Radio

Listening to the Radio

How to tune in and listen to radio broadcasts using automatic or manual tuning.

Presetting Radio Stations

Steps to store favorite radio frequencies into memory for quick access.

Playing Preset Radio Stations

How to recall and listen to stored radio stations.

Chapter 4: the Tape Player

Playing a Tape

Instructions for playing standard, CrO2, and metal type tapes.

Recording a CD

Guide to recording audio from a CD onto a tape.

Recording a CD: Selecting Tape Length Automatically (tape select edit)

Feature to automatically select tape length for CD recording.

Recording a CD: Specifying Tape Length (time edit)

How to manually specify tape length for CD recording.

Recording a CD: Specifying Track Order (program edit)

Method to program track order for CD recording onto tape.

Recording From the Radio

Instructions for recording radio broadcasts onto a tape.

Recording From Another Tape (dubbing)

Steps for dubbing tapes from one deck to another.

Chapter 5: Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the Sound

How to adjust volume, bass (DBFB), and engage the GROOVE mode.

Selecting The Audio Emphasis

Choosing from preset audio effects (music menu) for different genres.

Adjusting the Audio Emphasis

Adjusting the Sound (graphic equalizer)

Modifying sound by adjusting specific frequency levels.

Activating the Sound Field (surround effect)

Using surround effect without external speakers.

Making a Personal Audio Emphasis File (personal file)

Chapter 6: Additional Features

Falling Asleep to Music

Setting a sleep timer to automatically turn off the system.

Waking Up to Music

Setting a timer to wake up to music playback.

Timer-Recording Radio Programs

Microphone Mixing

Karaoke: Singing Along

To Reduce the Vocals (Karaoke pon)

Minimizing the singer's voice on a CD or tape for karaoke.

Connecting Optional Equipment

Connecting a VCR

How to connect a VCR to hear its audio through the stereo system.

Connecting a Turntable

Guide for connecting a turntable, considering phono equalizer compatibility.

Connecting Surround Speakers

Connecting a Super Woofer

For Your Information

Precautions

Important safety and operational guidelines for using the stereo system.

Troubleshooting Guide

A checklist to diagnose and resolve common system problems.

Maintenance

Procedures for cleaning and maintaining tape heads, CD player, and system cabinet.

CD Player Troubleshooting

General Troubleshooting

Specifications

Index to Parts and Controls